Location: Sugar Land
Top Restaurants in Sugar Land
- 1. Japaneiro's Sushi Bistro & Latin Grill
- 2. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
- 3. Brandani's Restaurant & Wine Bar
- 4. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Sugar Land
- 5. Avenida Brazil Churrascaria Steakhouse
- 6. Star Cinema Grill
- 7. Jupiter Pizza & Waffle Co.
- 8. Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
- 9. Fadi's Mediterranean Grill
- 10. Pappasito's Cantina
Top Things to do in Sugar Land
- 1. Constellation Field
- 2. Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
- 3. Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land
- 4. Quail Valley Golf Course
- 5. The Redneck Country Club
- 6. AMC Fountains 18
- 7. Smart Financial Centre
- 8. Escape Room Games
- 9. Sky Zone Trampoline Park
- 10. Stafford Centre of Performing Arts/Theatre/Convention Centre
Sugar Land Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Sugar Land
Sugar Land is a city in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States, within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. Founded as a sugar plantation in the early mid-20th century and incorporated in 1959, Sugar Land is one of the most affluent and fastest-growing cities in Texas, having grown more than 158 percent between 1990 and 2000. In the time period of 2000–2007, Sugar Land also enjoyed a 46.24% job growth. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 78,817. Due to the Greatwood/New Territory annexation on December 12, 2017, the city's estimate of population is now 117,869, as of January 1, 2018.
Things to do in Sugar Land
1. Japaneiro's Sushi Bistro & Latin Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By Mike R - Pearland, Texas
Wife was running a half marathon the next morning so we stayed the night in town, decided to eat here as it was light. Very casual place, a bit noisy but not overly so. Lots of good appetizers on the menu, very good happy hour ($5 sake bombs, $3 drafts, most apps in the $5-7 range). Service was really good. The salmon taquitos were excellent.
2. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By Paul D - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
This restaurant has everything needed to be 5 out of 5 but:
Location, Facilities and Food:
Located in Stafford, TX in a modern outside mall. It is safe, clean with an attractive décor, and it is large inside and has ample outside seating as well. There is also banquet facilities. The food is very good and the portions are probably “too” much. The price (considering the large portions and quality of the food) is OK.
A Chain Restaurant:
There are 38 Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchens. 30 are in Texas, and the rest spread through the South and Southwest with 1 in Illinois. They seem to be the P.F. Chang’s of Cajun cuisine. They are large (boxy and noisy). It is good that we were there on a slower weekday evening or it may have been difficult to hear ourselves talk like at P. F. Chang’s.
I did a TripAdvisor sampling of the comments on 7 locations with some 700 - 1100 reviews per location and all averaged 4.5 bullets out of 5 bullets. So the patrons seem to accept the noise and its slower service because you get a lot of good food (not great but good).
Give me a smaller venue where I can have a chat with friends over an wonderful meal and that is perfect. But to each his own.
So in summary for a better review Pappadeauxs needs to be a smaller venue (like the size of a Chili’s), serving smaller meal portions (so they can focus on better food for a lesser cost) and more prompt service. Then they would get 5 of 5 from me.
Of course it is hard to argue with success, and they seem very successful.
PS: Their bread tasted just like my mother’s biscuits which would make go back.
3. Brandani's Restaurant & Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By Alohajudy900
The food is excellent, the service prompt and the atmosphere very pleasant are upscale. At lunch, there is a menu with select items and 3 courses. I recommend the pork loin, but also the crab cakes looked delicious. I may try that next time.
4. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Sugar Land
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 317 reviews
Reviewed By harrison9161 - Cuero, Texas
Food is expensive, but very good to excellent. Pretty upscale place, but no dress code was in evidence. My wife and I usually split our dishes, and so we did here. Salad and steak were really good. They have a very nice wine selection, but since we live 2 1/2 hours away, we drink iced tea, which is also very good. There is a close by FREE parking garage if you do not like to use their valet parking. Service is first class, as is the whole restaurant. Clean, spiffy restrooms, as well.
5. Avenida Brazil Churrascaria Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
BrazilAvenida Brazil Churrascaria Steakhouse (formerly Tradicao Brazilian Steakhouse) was founded on the mission to continue the traditional grilling method originating in the "pampas" of Rio Grande de Sul, Brazil. Like at a typical churrascaria, we include a coaster with a red side and a green side. The green side signals our gauchos (meat servers) that you are now ready to sample the 14 succulent meats, including lamb, beef, chicken, and fish. Enjoy our gourmet salad bar stocked with more than 30 fresh items. As an accent to the meal, we also provide five, delicious side dishes. Cap off your meal with our wide selection of wine, spirits, and beers. We suggest a caipirinha or Xingu, a Brazilian black beer. We invite you to come join us, sit back, and relax. Let our family serve your family!
Reviewed By Cliff-n-Lori - Sugar Land, Texas
Wow... is what I will begin to say. We have lived in this area for some years now and hadn't bothered to go by and try Tradicao... as we were used to going in town for other similar restaurants. No other reason that that. However, that was a mistake.. we should have stopped in here long ago! It's hands down FANTASTIC! Service is impecable, from entry, to seating, to dining... top to bottom. All the waitstaff is super helpful, and eager to help. You drink is always full, you aren't in need of anything. Staff is respectful, and nothing is out of their way. They thank you and are a pleasure to them. They asked us what we were celebrating and when we said my birthday, they created a pretty birthday desert for me. The food was outstandingly delicious! Wow.. the shrimp is #1!!!!! And the lamb chops not far behind. The salad bar is plentiful and has lots of great choices.
Needless to say,.. we will not longer travel in town to dine at a similar venue, when this hidden gem has been at our fingertips for the last 6 years. This is our spot from now on for some fine Brazilian yumminess!
Good job Tradicao! We are hooked.
6. Star Cinema Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By arklatexgirl - Texas
This is a small movie theater. This is a great place for a date because it is never crowded. No long lines.
7. Jupiter Pizza & Waffle Co.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By Joe R - Katy, Texas
Jupiter has some good pizza. Not the best I've ever had, but definitely above average. The thing that sets them apart is their... strange... topping options. Figs, over easy eggs, blueberry compote... just to name a few that I can remember. All-in-all though, the flavors on their pre-selected pizzas are well-assembled and taste great!
Only minor complaint about the place is that it could use some sound baffling or something. The barren concrete floors and minimal wall or ceiling obstructions make for a noisy, somewhat unwelcoming atmosphere. As long as you can look past that, you'll probably enjoy the food!
8. Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen is a family of full-service Mexican restaurants in the Houston area. All restaurants serve the highest quality Mexican food, offer a full bar and are open daily Sunday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. The Gringo’s brand identity is stamped with superior quality products combined with excellent value.
Reviewed By TravelingRetirees43 - Sarasota, Florida
We have visited the Gringos in Pearland which has always been wonderful. Great service and food there. The Gringos in Stafford was a huge disappointment. Slow service and food was mediocre. The décor was a total miss match. We visited there twice within a week's time. One of our group wanted to use a MasterCard Gift Card to pay for part of the meal. The manager said they were only able to accept 80% of the card value. We still don't understand what that was all about. Definitely not customer oriented. Will not go there again.
9. Fadi's Mediterranean Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By clpayne - Houston, TX
My husband's 1st opportunity to finally try Fadi's. I've been a fan for years, but for some reason he's missed out. Tried the Ultimate Sampler which is the best way to try EVERYTHING! 15 sample servings of everything they offer + 1 meat = $16.99. We split the meal and still had leftovers. When they same "samples" of each side dish, sample does NOT mean 2-3 bits of each. The "sample" portions were generous. There was so much food it took 2 trays to carry it all and that did not include drink cups.
We enjoyed the atmosphere. Nice restaurant, but not fancy and not fast food. Nice in between and a better atmosphere in my opinion than a Chilis or Applebees.
Excellent option for vegetarians!
10. Pappasito's Cantina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By cjnd2002 - Victoria, Texas
This was our first time visiting Pappasito’s. They have lots of seating and space for large groups. Everything was good but the noise level. We probably won’t be going back ever again due to the noise level and the prices. However, the portion sizes were very large (a plate of chicken fajitas could feed two people) and the food was delicious. The chips that you get with your meal were great!!
